May 23, 2025

Tag: Governance

  • Senate Sets Agenda: Four Key Bills to Tackle Upon Resuming Session

    The Philippine Senate is gearing up to address four significant legislative proposals when it reconvenes on January 13. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino highlighted the urgency of these bills, which include the rescheduling of barangay elections, the modernization of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), amendments to the Baguio City Charter, and adjustments…

    Written by

    Janelle Sebastian

  • Senate Sets Agenda with Four Key Bills for Upcoming Session

    As the Senate reconvenes on January 13, it has outlined a strategic focus on four pivotal legislative proposals. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino highlighted the urgency of these bills, which include the rescheduling of barangay elections, the modernization of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), amendments to the Baguio City Charter, and adjustments…

    Written by

    Juan Santos

  • AKAP Program Exemplifies Transparency and Efficiency in Governance, Says House Leader

    In a commendable display of governance, the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) has been highlighted for its remarkable efficiency and transparency. On January 2, 2025, Elizaldy Co, the chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee, praised AKAP for achieving a 99.31 percent utilization rate of its PHP26.7 billion budget in 2024. The program, managed…

    Written by

    Janelle Sebastian

  • Philippine House Approves Delay of BARMM Parliamentary Elections to 2026

    The Philippine House of Representatives has passed a bill that delays the inaugural parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) from May 2025 to May 2026. The decision, made with a vote of 198-4 and no abstentions, was encapsulated in House Bill 11144. The bill’s chief advocate, Lanao del Sur Representative…

    Written by

    Jean Vergara

  • Philippine House Delays BARMM Parliamentary Elections to 2026

    The Philippine House of Representatives has voted to delay the inaugural parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) from May 2025 to May 2026. The decision, encapsulated in House Bill 11144, was passed with a significant majority of 198 votes to 4, with no abstentions. The bill’s chief advocate, Lanao del…

    Written by

    Eduardo Mendoza

  • Davao de Oro Honored with GSIS Silver Seal for Asset Protection

    Davao de Oro’s commitment to safeguarding public assets was recognized when the province received the Silver Seal of Protection from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). The award ceremony, titled ‘Pagpupugay sa mga Kaagapay ng GSIS,’ took place at the GSIS Gymnasium in Pasay City on November 28, 2024. Governor Dorothy Gonzaga accepted the accolade,…

    Written by

    Elena Basilio

  • 24 Local Government Units in Caraga Region Honored with 2024 Seal of Good Governance

    In a significant recognition of exemplary governance, 24 local government units (LGUs) in the Caraga Region have been awarded the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). The announcement was made by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in a recent press release from Butuan City. The prestigious award celebrates the commitment…

    Written by

    Maria Reyes